Absolutely not ! Whether you're single, engaged or married YOU are responsible for your OWN debt ! Even after you get married - your spouse is NOT responsible for debt YOU owe !
Yes, in Tennessee a spouse is responsible for debts that occurred during the marriage. An attorney can help you understand the law and what debts are payable by each party.
Not unless the spouse signed the debt paperwork. However, will they chase one spouse to get to the other spouse, yes they will.
No. A spouse is not responsible for their spouse's debts that were incurred prior to marriage. The only debt that can be shared post-marriage that was incurred pre-marriage would be debt on an account that you became a joint account holder on after marriage.
It depends on the state law. Generally, the answer is no. keeping accounts separate after marriage is a good idea. No. Debts incurred before marriage are the responsibility of the person who made the debt. A spouse can be affected by such debts, however, if he or she shares a joint bank account or are joint owners of real property.
In Minnesota, a spouse is generally not responsible for the other spouse's individual debts incurred before or during the marriage unless both spouses jointly incurred the debt or one spouse agreed to be responsible for it. Minnesota follows the concept of "equitable division" in divorce, which means that debts are divided fairly, but not necessarily equally. However, if one spouse can prove that the debt is a joint obligation or that the other spouse benefited from the debt, they may be held responsible. It's advisable to consult a legal professional for specific situations.
Usually both parties are responsible for tax debts during the marriage. A spouse might not be responsible for taxes owed before the marriage.
Yes, in Tennessee a spouse is responsible for debts that occurred during the marriage. An attorney can help you understand the law and what debts are payable by each party.
Not unless the spouse signed the debt paperwork. However, will they chase one spouse to get to the other spouse, yes they will.
No. A spouse is not responsible for their spouse's debts that were incurred prior to marriage. The only debt that can be shared post-marriage that was incurred pre-marriage would be debt on an account that you became a joint account holder on after marriage.
No, debts that are incurred before a marriage do not become the responsibility of the new spouse.
In Ohio, spouses are generally not personally responsible for each other's debts incurred before marriage or individually during the marriage. However, debts accumulated during the marriage may be considered joint if they were incurred for mutual benefit or shared expenses. Creditors may pursue joint accounts or debts for repayment from either spouse. It's important to consult a legal professional for specific circumstances.
In New York, spouses are generally not responsible for each other's separate debts. However, debts incurred during the marriage may be considered marital debt, and both spouses may be responsible for that debt, regardless of which spouse incurred it.
In New York State, a spouse is generally not responsible for the other spouse's debts upon death, unless they are jointly held debts or the surviving spouse co-signed for the debt. The deceased spouse's estate is typically responsible for settling debts before any assets are distributed to heirs. If the estate does not have sufficient assets to cover the debts, those debts may go unpaid. However, exceptions can apply based on specific circumstances and types of debts.
Debts of the spouse are considered to have benefited both of them. He can be held responsible for the debts.
It depends on the state law. Generally, the answer is no. keeping accounts separate after marriage is a good idea. No. Debts incurred before marriage are the responsibility of the person who made the debt. A spouse can be affected by such debts, however, if he or she shares a joint bank account or are joint owners of real property.
In Minnesota, a spouse is generally not responsible for the other spouse's individual debts incurred before or during the marriage unless both spouses jointly incurred the debt or one spouse agreed to be responsible for it. Minnesota follows the concept of "equitable division" in divorce, which means that debts are divided fairly, but not necessarily equally. However, if one spouse can prove that the debt is a joint obligation or that the other spouse benefited from the debt, they may be held responsible. It's advisable to consult a legal professional for specific situations.
No..only the (ex)husband could be held responsible